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Tips for Preventing Credit Card Fraud

Preventing Credit Card Fraud

Do you get emails from addresses that you don’t recognize? How about text messages from unfamiliar phone numbers? These are common phishing tactics made by fraudsters trying to...

Why You Should Check Your Credit Report Annually

7 Reasons to Check Your Credit Reports Annually

With a new year approaching, it’s time to once again examine our behaviors and habits over the past year in order to formulate those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions lists. The good...

Understanding Identity Theft Protection

What Is Identity Theft Protection and Is it Worth it?

If you’re worried that someone might steal your identity, you may be thinking about signing up for identity theft protection. But, while “protection” might be in the description...

Curious whether you need identity theft insurance

What’s the Deal with Identity Theft Insurance?

Identity theft is undeniably costly. According to a 2018 study by Javelin Strategy & Research, the number of ID theft fraud victims in the U.S. rose 8% in 2017 to an all-time high of...

Man on the phone dealing with fraudulent activity on his credit card account

Help! My Identity Got Stolen!

It’s Tuesday morning, you’ve just finished spin class, and you’re rewarding yourself with a smoothie. As the cashier rings up your much-deserved smoothie, he frowns. Your...

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Protecting Against Identity Theft During College

Going to college should ideally be a time of discovery, learning, and new experiences. Unfortunately, identity thieves may view your college years as a prime time to go after your...

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